The Global Translator's Handbook

by Morry Sofer

Overview

A practical guide to translation as a profession, this book provides everything translators need to know, from digital equipment to translation techniques, dictionaries in over seventy languages, and sources of translation work. It is the premier sourcebook for all linguists, used by both beginners and veterans, and its predecessor, The Translator’s Handbook, has been praised by some of the world’s leading translators, such as Gregory Rabassa and Marina Orellana.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589797598
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2012
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Morry Sofer is the founder of leading translation company Schreiber Translations, Inc., author of many books on translation, and editor of several dictionaries.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Warning-Disclaimer
Welcome!
Introduction
How to Get the Most Out of This Handbook
Chapter 1: The Uses of This Handbook
Chapter 2: Historical Overview of Translation
Chapter 3: Requisites for Professional Translators
Chapter 4: Translator’s Self-Evaluation
Chapter 5: Translation Problems
Chapter 6: Translation Techniques
Chapter 7: Translation, Computers, and the Internet
Chapter 8: Dictionaries, Reference Literature, and Terminology Management
Chapter 9: Key Translation Areas
Chapter 10: How to Operate Successfully as a Freelance Translator
Chapter 11: Sources of Translation Work
Chapter 12: A Career as an In-House Translator
Chapter 13: Training Programs
Chapter 14: Oral Interpretation
Chapter 15: Translators’ Organizations
Chapter 16: Translation: A Lifelong Career
Appendix 1: Dictionaries and Reference Literature
Appendix 2: Where to Find Dictionaries
Appendix 3: Foreign-Language Software Sources
Appendix 4: Sources of Translation Work
Appendix 5: Translation Courses and Programs
Appendix 6: Translator Organizations
Appendix 7: Translator Accreditation
Appendix 8: Professional Periodicals for Translators
Bibliography
Index